Temples in Kagawa

Kagawa Prefecture has 78 temples, including Gochi-in Temple and Zenshō-in Temple. Visitors can find a wide variety of spiritual sites across the prefecture.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Iwaya Myōken-gū

Iwaya Myōken-gū

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

This mountainside Buddhist hall offers unique rock carvings and ancient artifacts, perfect for h...

Kissho-ji Temple (Mitoyo, Kagawa prefecture)

Kissho-ji Temple (Mitoyo, Kagawa prefecture)

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

Kissho-ji Temple, founded by Kobo Daishi, offers historical statues and a peaceful setting.

Hosho-in Temple (Tonosho)

Hosho-in Temple (Tonosho)

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

Hosho-in Temple is a historic Shingon temple, home to an ancient, revered tree.

Kubiyama Kannon Temple

Kubiyama Kannon Temple

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

A mountain temple managed by local residents where visitors pray for healing, fertility, and suc...

Jōren-ji Temple

Jōren-ji Temple

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

A historic Rinzai temple founded in 1493 featuring a massive camphor tree and a unique integrate...

Entsū-ji Temple

Entsū-ji Temple

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

Entsuji Temple offers historical buildings and a significant statue on the Sanuki 33 Kannon Pilg...

Senzō-in Temple

Senzō-in Temple

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

A historic Shingon temple on Ibuki Island serving as the starting point for the local Shima Shik...

Shichibutsuji

Shichibutsuji

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

Shichibutsuji is a historic temple known for its unique enshrined objects and large Jizo statue.

Rokuman-ji Temple

Rokuman-ji Temple

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

Rokumanji Temple is a historic site housing 60,000 Buddha statues, founded by Gyoki under imperi...

Genyō-ji Temple

Genyō-ji Temple

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

Genyoji Temple, founded in 1658, holds graves of feudal lords, offering a glimpse into local his...

Motoyama-ji Temple

Motoyama-ji Temple

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

Motoyama-ji Temple is a historic pilgrimage site with a National Treasure main hall.

Yashima-ji Temple

Yashima-ji Temple

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

Yashima-ji Temple, founded in 754, is the 84th stop on the 88-temple Shikoku Pilgrimage.

Gokuraku-ji Temple (Sanuki)

Gokuraku-ji Temple (Sanuki)

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

Gokuraku-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist site, rebuilt by Kukai, offering cultural properties.

Chōfuku-ji Temple

Chōfuku-ji Temple

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

Chōfuku-ji Temple, founded by Kūkai, offers a glimpse into ancient Buddhist history and art.

Shotsu-ji Temple

Shotsu-ji Temple

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

Ancient Shingon temple, part of a pilgrimage, with important statues and cultural properties.

Shōda-ji Temple

Shōda-ji Temple

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

Shoda-ji Temple is the final Fudo pilgrimage site, known for its unique Fudo Myoo.

Ōkubo-ji Temple

Ōkubo-ji Temple

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

This temple is the final stop on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, offering a miniature pilgrimage experie...

Zentsū-ji Temple

Zentsū-ji Temple

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

Zentsū-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple founded by Kukai, offering two distinct p...

Yakuyoke Fudō Myōō-in Temple

Yakuyoke Fudō Myōō-in Temple

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

This temple, founded for accident victims, features an 8-meter golden Fudo-son statue.

Tenpuku-ji Temple

Tenpuku-ji Temple

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

Tenpuku-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with unique statues, worth visiting for...

Jōdo-ji Temple

Jōdo-ji Temple

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

Ancient temple with important statues, part of a sacred pilgrimage, worth visiting for its art.

Hanjō-in Temple

Hanjō-in Temple

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

Hanjoin is a historic temple with a unique statue, part of a sacred pilgrimage route.

Saikō-ji Temple

Saikō-ji Temple

KAGAWA · TEMPLE

Saikō-ji Temple, founded in 1208, offers a glimpse into Japan's religious history and unique arc...

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